He was born June 19, 1955, in Methuen, Mass., a son of the late Joseph G. and Joan (Joyce) Duffy.

Jay was raised in Shawsheen Village in Andover, Mass., and graduated from Andover High School with the Class of 1973. After graduating, Jay traveled extensively to the West Coast before returning home to settle into the family textile business in Lowell, Chelmsford and Lawrence, Mass., where he became involved in commercial real estate. He retired in 2006 after 30 years in the business.

In his retirement, he was an avid golfer and played many courses. He spent winters in Delray Beach, Fla., was a devoted New York Jets fan, and one of his favorite pastimes was his frequent trips to Foxwoods Resort.

Jay was a free spirit throughout his life and lived it to the fullest.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

He leaves three brothers, Gordon Duffy and his wife, Mara, of Atkinson, Steve Duffy and his wife, Nancy, of Haverhill, Mass., and Thomas Duffy of Andover; his loving niece, Kerry Duffy and her daughter, Mckenzie, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and his nephew and golfing buddy, Kyle Duffy of Atkinson.

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